Rouxless Gumbo Recipe

Place chicken in a large pot; add enough water to cover. Cover pot and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until meat falls off the bone about 90 minutes. Remove chicken let cool and shred meat; skim broth and reserve.

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onions bell pepper and celery until tender about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant about 1 minute. Add diced tomatoes tomatoes with green chilies andouille sausage okra corn salt pepper cayenne pepper and reserved broth; bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Simmer until liquid is reduced by half about 30 minutes.

Mix shredded chicken and shrimp into skillet; simmer until shrimp turns bright pink and okra is tender 5 to 7 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and stir in file powder. Serve with rice.